The auto drive system is the core mechanical system that enables a vehicle to carry loads, drive, absorb shocks, and be controlled.
Core Components
Frame (or load-bearing body): Serves as the basic structure of the vehicle, supporting key components such as the engine and suspension.
Axle: Connects the wheels to the frame and transmits driving force, braking force, and steering force. Axles include drive axles, steering axles, and support axles.
Suspension System
Elastic elements (such as coil springs, leaf springs)
Shock absorbers (dampen vibrations)
Guiding mechanisms (such as control arms, stabilizer bars, ball joints)
Wheels and Tires: Including wheel hubs, rims, tires, and tire pressure monitoring systems, they are the only components in contact with the ground.
Common Types of Components (classified by function)
Suspension-related: Shock absorbers, springs, stabilizer bars, upper and lower control arms, ball joints, bushings
Axle-related: Half shafts, final drives, differentials, wheel hub bearings
Wheel-related: Tires, wheel hubs, balancing weights, valve stems
Brake-related (some references include them in the drive system): Brake discs, brake pads, brake calipers, brake hoses
